GUELPH – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) and South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation (SCOR EDC) recently announced the launch of the Rural Housing Information System (RHIS) to rural western Ontario municipalities.
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Maple Weekend April 6 and 7 to showcase Ontario producers
WYEBRIDGE - Maple syrup season is well underway and producers are set to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the 8th annual Maple Weekend, April 6 and 7.
U of G announces new Master of Sustainable Agriculture program
GUELPH – A unique master’s program that will train the next wave of sustainability leaders in the global agricultural sector will soon launch at the University of Guelph.
College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – Ontario agriculture minister Lisa Thompson spoke at the opening ceremony of the 100th anniversary of the College Royal at the University of Guelph on March 16.
U of G College Royal celebrates 100 years
GUELPH – The University of Guelph (U of G) is celebrating its 100th College Royal event this weekend.
March Break fun at Erin Hill Acres
ERIN – There was March Break fun at Erin Hill Acres last weekend.
Luymes Farms earns Sollio Next Generation Award for farm succession
MAPLETON – Luymes Farms and Custom Farming, located between Moorefield and Rothsay, was recently awarded this year’s Sollio Next Generation Award in the Farm Succession category.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Minto
MINTO – Hunting with guns will be allowed here on Sundays, following a unanimous decision of town council.
County Farm and Home Safety Association says when you know the risks you can avoid the danger
ALMA – Don’t drink liquids if you don’t know what they are. Don’t walk behind or in front of a tractor that’s running without letting the driver know. Never go in an area where grain is stored.
Gun ownership is on the rise – and gun safety should be too
ALMA – Nick Grose brought out the big guns at the Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association’s pancake breakfast on Saturday. Literally.
Horse safety programming, resources for youth offered online during Agricultural Safety Week
GUELPH – For Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (March 10 to 16) EquiMania and TheHorsePortal.ca are offering free online games and resources until the end of the month for youth about staying safe around horses on the farm.
Farmland Forum coming to Elora on March 21
ELORA – The Farmland Forum is coming to Elora on March 21. The full-day hybrid event at The GrandWay Events Centre and online will feature guest speakers and discussion panels.
Celebrating women in agriculture: wellness, safety and leadership
WELLINGTON COUNTY - This International Women’s Day, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is celebrating farm women and their experiences and contributions surrounding wellness, safety, and leadership.
County council asked to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
GUELPH – Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) officials say intimate partner abuse is on the rise and they're asking the County of Wellington to recognize the situation as an epidemic.
Equine Guelph offers free body condition course on World Horse Day
GUELPH – Equine Guelph is offering its new online course, Introduction to Body Condition Scoring, free for horse owners and caretakers who sign up on March 1 at TheHorsePortal.ca